What is the difference between Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing?
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Both Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing are swing dances with global communities. Lindy Hop originated in the African-American community of 1930s Harlem, danced to jazz and blues. West Coast Swing evolved over decades, resurging in the '80s and '90s, adapting to modern music genres at slower tempos.
Answered by Danznik Studios
Oct 14, 2024
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